
Foot Strike in Running with Irene Davis
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes delve into the intricacies of running mechanics, particularly focusing on foot strike patterns. They discuss common mis...
4 Feb 51min

Food First Performance Nutrition with Lisa Middleton
Summary:In this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes discuss the importance of a food-first approach to performance nutrition with guest Lisa Middleton, a seasoned sports ...
28 Jan 45min

Specificity of Strength: When to Choose Free Weights or Machines
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes discuss the ongoing debate between free weights and machines in resistance training. They explore the myths surrounding...
24 Dec 202536min

Heat Training & Performance with Chris Minson
SummaryIn this episode, Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes discuss heat training and performance with guest Chris Minson, a professor of human physiology. They explore the benefits and challenges of heat ...
17 Dec 202548min

Zone 2 vs HIIT with Dr Sebastian Sitko: How to Combine Low and High Intensity
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes delve into the intricacies of Zone 2 training, discussing its benefits, challenges, and real-world applications. They e...
10 Dec 202535min

Zone 2 Training with Dr Sebastian Sitko: Aerobic Threshold, Lactate, and Engine Building
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes delve into the intricacies of Zone 2 training, featuring special guest Dr. Sebastian Sitko, a leading expert in sports ...
3 Dec 202545min

Risk vs Reward in Training with Andrew Russell
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes discuss the balance of risk and reward in high-performance sports. They explore the importance of gradual training changes, t...
26 Nov 202548min

Scrolling, Stress, and Sport with Stewart Cotterill
SummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, hosts Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes discuss the impact of social media on athletic performance, mental health, and fitness. Mick shares his personal fitnes...
18 Nov 202539min



















